German Reich stamps year 1933 Frederick the Great used set
The German Reich stamps from 1933 featuring Frederick the Great (King of Prussia) are a notable set issued on April 12, 1933. This set includes three denominations—6 Reichspfennig (blackish-bluish-green), 12 Reichspfennig (lilac-red), and 25 Reichspfennig (bright-lilac-ultramarine). These stamps depict a portrait of Frederick the Great based on a painting by Adolph von Menzel. They were printed in sheets of 100, with perforations of 14×14¼, and are known for the waffle or network watermark.
The 1933 Frederick the Great set was part of the early Third Reich definitive series and was valid for use until December 31, 1935. The 6 Rp and 12 Rp stamps were also issued in booklets. This set is highly collectible, with both mint and used copies available, and is referenced in the Michel catalog as Mi 479-481. The stamps represent an important part of German philatelic history bridging the Weimar and Nazi periods.
In summary, the 1933 German Reich Frederick the Great set consists of three perforated stamps with classic king portraiture issued early in the Nazi period, collectible both mint and used, and documented as Mi 479-481.
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